Figure 2I-1. Emergency Management Signs
This figure shows 14 emergency management signs. Except for the EM-1 and R1-1 signs, they are shown as rectangular white signs with black borders and legends.
EM-1 is shown as a square sign with a blue circular disk on which are shown a white arrow and white lettering. A vertical upward-pointing white arrow is shown above the words "HURRICANE EVACUATION ROUTE" shown on three lines. An asterisk to the right of the sign is denoted as "HURRICANE is an example of one type of evacuation route. Legends for other types may also be used, or this line of text may be omitted."
EM-2 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "AREA CLOSED" on two lines.
EM-3 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT" on three lines. It is shown directly below an R1-1 red octagonal Stop sign.
EM-4 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "MAINTAIN TOP SAFE SPEED" on four lines with the word "TOP" in larger letters.
EM-5 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "ROAD USE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THRU TRAFFIC" on five lines, with the words "ROAD USE PERMIT REQUIRED" in larger letters on the top three lines.
EM-6a is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "MEDICAL CENTER" on two lines above a right-pointing horizontal arrow.
EM-6b is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "WELFARE CENTER" on two lines above a right-pointing horizontal arrow.
EM-6c is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "REGISTRATION CENTER" on two lines above a right-pointing horizontal arrow.
EM-6d is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "DECONTAMINATION CENTER" on two lines above a left-pointing horizontal arrow.
EM-7a is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "EMERGENCY SHELTER" on two lines above the words "2 MI" to the left of a right-pointing horizontal arrow on the third line. The word "EMERGENCY" is shown in slightly smaller letters.
EM-7b is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "HURRICANE SHELTER" on two lines above a left-pointing horizontal arrow to the left of the words "4 MI" on the third line. The word "HURRICANE" is shown in slightly smaller letters.
EM-7c is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with a circular yellow and black radiation symbol to the left of the word "FALLOUT" on the top line, the word "SHELTER" on the middle line, and an upward-pointing vertical arrow to the left of the words "5 MI" on the bottom line. The word "FALLOUT" is shown in slightly smaller letters.
EM-7d is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with a circular yellow and black radiation symbol to the left of the word "CHEMICAL" on the top line, the word "SHELTER" on the middle line, and a left-pointing horizontal arrow to the left of the words "6 KM" on the bottom line. The word "CHEMICAL" is shown in slightly smaller letters.
